Wednesday brought another sign of the times for the New England Patriots: For the first time since the 2000 season, they did not have multiple players voted to the Pro Bowl.
While others could eventually be selected as alternates, outside linebacker Matthew Judon was the only Patriots representative to crack the initial AFC roster for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games.
With a conference-high 14 1/2 sacks through 14 games, Judon was a worthy honoree. It’s his fourth career Pro Bowl nod and second in two seasons with New England.
But should he have been the only Patriots player recognized?